Are you a weekend warrior or a parent or coach of an athlete? You probably have experienced some injury or pain that set you or your athlete back. Stop down and learn about frequent injuries and what to do about them. We are pleased to have Dr. Matt Byington, DO, orthopedic sports surgeon and director of Fremont Sports Medicine, present on these common injuries that you or your athlete may come across.

This education talk is open to anyone and is FREE! Call or sign up online! Elevate YOUR health!

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend Springfield's next Community Blood Drive on Sunday April 19th, from 8:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. Location will be at the Springfield Fire Barn. The Red Cross is in a great need of Blood for their Bank again so if you can help out it would be greatly appreciated. To schedule a appointment you can go online at www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code:009111) or call Ralph @ 402-253-8301. Once again, thanks for your help in the past and hopefully we will see you on the 19th.

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SYAA TEE-BALL REGISTRATION OPEN

Tee-Ball registration has opened and will run until April 15th. Tee-ball is for boys and girls ages 4-6 (pre-k and K). Please go to Platteviewjrtrojans.com to register your player. Any questions contact Brian White at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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VFW Community Breakfast

VFW Community breakfast, Sunday April 26 at the Legion Hall in Springfield. Serving hours are 8:00 a.m. until noon. All you care to eat for $6.50 which includes a donation of $1.50. Serving pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham and sausage. Coffee and orange juice included.

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SPRINGFIELD DAYS PLANNING MEETING

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

7:00PM

SPRINGFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Everyone is invited to bring your ideas, events, and suggestions.

***MARK YOUR CALENDARS***

FOR

SPRINGFIELD “SUPERHERO” DAYS

JUNE 12 & 13, 2015

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SOARING WINGS VINEYARD

17111 S 138th St

Springfield, NE 68059

402-253-2479

(Nebraska Law stipulates that no outside alcohol can be brought onto the premise.)

Sarpy County Earth Day celebration & Expo will be held from 12pm – 4pm at the BPS Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue. The free event includes fun youth activities, e-waste collection, Trashion Show, exhibits, delicious foods, an educational vendor expo and more! See more at www.greenbellevue.org/earthday

Sarpy County Earth Day 5k Run/Walk or ZUMBAthon®! Registration for both athletic fundraising events includes a Green Bellevue membership and t‐shirt, and greatly contributes to supporting Green Bellevue’s mission to promote a more beautiful and environmentally friendly community. Sign up the whole family for a discount. For more information about the Earth Day Celebration and to register for the athletic event(s), visithttp://www.greenbellevue.org/earthday

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When you work a job of JOY…..you don’t work a day in your life!

If caring for others brings you JOY…we are looking for you!

Touching Hearts at Home provides care for seniors living in your community providing them with individualized care. We help with all aspects of daily living, some examples might be: cooking, light house work, transportation, companionship, games, laundry, shopping and errands.

We are looking for very special people to join our team of caregivers.

A Touching Hearts at Home caregiver must be

Compassionate

Caring

Dependable

Trustworthy

Ethical

We are looking for caregivers of all ages and abilities. I will only pair you with a client that you personally can care for; I would never ask you to perform tasks that you can’t do safely.

If you are interested in caring for seniors and think you have the characteristics we are looking for, or know someone who might be interested, contact Malinda at 402-905-0119.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At Touching Hearts, we know that maintaining independence is the key to ensuring the highest quality of life. We are honored to have the opportunity to serve and care for Springfield area residents.

Our Caregivers give a helping hand with daily activities like:

Meal preparation & cleanup

Laundry & change linens

Shopping & errands

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Companionship

Transportation

Personal Services/bathing/dressing

Dementia

Peace of mind for all family members

Hourly, overnight or 24 hour live-in

Temporary or long-term

“Touching Hearts at Home is dedicated to enhancing and preserving our clients’ quality of life with respect, trustworthiness

and excellence in service.”

We care for those living in the communities near you.

For a free brochure including rates call: Malinda at 402-905-0119

Or Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bonded & Insured

www.touchinghearts.com/neighboringomaha

Malinda & Kevin Perdue/Owners

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Blood Donation Opportunities

April 1 -15, 2015

Celebrate National Volunteer Month by giving blood with the Red Cross

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April and make a difference in the lives of patients in need.

The Red Cross salutes the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and encourages others to join their ranks as volunteer blood donors. Volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for those in need of transfusions.

Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood is available for patients this spring. Those who are unable to give blood can support blood donations and invite others to make a lifesaving donation by creating a SleevesUp virtual blood drive at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp.

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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HAPPENING NEARBY

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GREENBLATT & SEAY

JAM SESSION WORKSHOP

THE OLD AVOCA SCHOOLHOUSE

AVOCA, NE

A Jam Session Workshop will be offered on Thursday, April 16, from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in The Old Avoca (NE) Schoolhouse. This workshop, gently guided by fiddler Deborah Greenblatt, is for acoustic musicians of any age or experience who would like a little guidance and practice in the subtle art of "jamming". In this supportive, easy-going atmosphere, players will share and exchange ideas about negotiating your way through a tune, even if you have never heard it before.

The Jam Session Workshop will have a minimum enrollment of 4, and a maximum enrollment of 10. The fee is $15.00 per musician. To sign up for the Jam Session Workshop, or for more information, e-mail Deborah Greenblatt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or call 402-275-3221.

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~Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life.

~S.D. Gordon

Thanks to all Springfield E-Newsletter readers.

Connie Manzer

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